- MI6 and CIA chiefs criticize Russia’s “reckless sabotage” across Europe
- They highlight unprecedented global threats and stress the importance of Western unity
- Ukraine’s conflict showcases the crucial role of technology in modern warfare
Sir Richard Moore and Bill Burns did not provide specific examples, but there have been several inexplicable sabotage and arson attacks on infrastructure in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Baltics.
Russia is pursuing a “reckless campaign of sabotage” across Europe, the leaders of MI6 and the CIA said in their first joint statement.
Sir Richard Moore and Bill Burns also stated that the United Kingdom and the United States faced an “unprecedented array of threats” and that the global order was under the most serious strain since the Cold War.
In a newspaper article, the spymasters cited Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine and described China as “the principal intelligence and geopolitical challenge of the twenty-first century.
They discussed the covert work their agencies are doing to decrease the likelihood of greater conflict in the Middle East, revealing that MI6 and the CIA were “working ceaselessly to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
Furthermore, Sir Richard and Mr Burns emphasized the “resurgent” threat posed by the Islamic State.
Today, we cooperate in a competitive international system where our two countries face an unparalleled range of risks. Sir Richard and Mr Burns wrote to the Financial Times on Saturday.
‘The international order is under attack.’
There is no doubt that the international world order – the balanced system that has resulted in relative peace and stability, as well as improving living standards, opportunities, and prosperity – is under assault in ways not seen since the Cold War, they said.
Combating such hazards was central to what the intelligence chiefs regarded as their two countries’ unique partnership.
They wrote about trust, transparency, constructive challenge, and friendship. These attributes, as well as our shared resolve to continue championing global peace and security, can be relied on over the next century.
In terms of Russia, the heads of MI6 and the CIA stated that Russian intelligence was conducting a “reckless campaign of sabotage across Europe.
They did not provide specific examples, but there have been several suspicious sabotage and arson attacks on infrastructure in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Baltics.
According to reports, US intelligence disrupted an alleged Russian plot to murder the CEO of Germany’s major arms maker.
In addition to physical sabotage, Sir Richard and Mr Burns warned that Russian information operations presented a threat to Western democracy.
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‘Staying the path is more important than ever.’
They discussed the Kremlin’s “cynical use of technology to spread lies and disinformation designed to drive wedges between us.
Regarding Russia’s war in Ukraine, the intelligence couple stated, “Staying the course is more important than ever.” Putin will not be successful in wiping off Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence.
They claimed that the conflict had proved the importance of technology on the battlefield.
Ukraine was the first war of its kind to combine open-source software with cutting-edge battlefield technology, utilizing commercial and military satellite imagery, drone technology, high and low-sophistication cyber warfare, social media, open-source intelligence, uncrewed aerial and seaborne vehicles, information operations, as well as human and signals intelligence, at such incredible speed and scale. Most importantly, it has highlighted the need to adapt, explore, and innovate.
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